Talk to the Text (T4)

Talking to the text is a way for readers to actively engage with a text. By actively engaging with a text, readers are better prepared to learn and comprehend from a text. Talking to the text enhances understanding of a text and invites the reader to insert his her opinions, emotions, and observations into the text. The button below will take you to a basic walk-through of Talking to the Text, and the link below that will take you to a prezi that thoroughly demonstrates what Talking to the Text will look like.

Annotated Reading Strategies

Listed below are a number of strategies that you should use when actively reading. Using these strategies while reading will help you to better understand the text and see deeper connections within the text.